You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your garage. For most of us, the garage is a liminal space that barely exists. It serves merely as a transitory point between being home and being someplace else, but it is capable of being so much more. The traditional garage was intended as an

In the 1990s, automobile companies were actively seeking ways to add more tech into vehicles, aiming to not only make cars more convenient but also safe, making the overall driving experience better. It was during this time that the concept of OnStar emerged thanks to General Motors, one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers, who played

Nobody knows what the future will look like, but car designers often try to predict it. Ever since the creation of the first concept car, the Buick Y-Job in 1938, designers have used this platform to develop ideas of how automotive styles will be shaped in upcoming years. This has led to some extremely imaginative

If you frequently drive with your pets – particularly dogs – you’ll be familiar with how dirty your car can get. Fur and dirt can get embedded into the seats and carpet, requiring frequent cleaning to keep your car pet hair and odor free. You might also need to deal with messes like drool, car

Android Auto is a powerful way to make your vehicle’s head unit smarter. As the name suggests, Android Auto extends Android’s familiarity to assist you while driving. It offers a simplistic and distraction-free interface and supports voice commands, making it easy to control in-car entertainment options, navigation, calls, or other notifications without touching your phone. 

The thing about the changing seasons is that they tend to sneak up on you. It may be a balmy 80 degrees out one moment, but then you blink, and suddenly it’s scarves and hot cocoa. Because the change in seasons can be so unpredictable, it’s of the utmost importance to be prepared well ahead

Your car’s windshield wipers are your first and foremost weapon against the accumulation of dirt, dead bugs, and other assorted grossness on your windshield. Not to mention the vital duty of clearing away rain and snow to preserve your visibility. However, just because it’s a wiper’s duty to remove crud from your windshield doesn’t mean that

It’s almost always cheaper to tune up or fix your car yourself rather than bring it to a mechanic, but that’s only worth it if you know what you’re doing and have the right tools for the job. Ryobi, which makes power tools for everything from woodworking to gardening, manufactures several quality tools you’ll want

It’s critical not to wait for the onset of winter before winterizing and preparing any vehicle. Once the temperature falls below 15°F, switching to winter-rated tires (snow tires) that offer superior traction and grip on icy road conditions is a good idea. Meanwhile, checking or replacing the battery pays dividends in sub-zero weather, as do lubricating